Egypt officially commenced operations at the Suez Canal Automotive Terminal (SCAT), the country’s first dedicated terminal for automotive logistics. Located at Port Said near the northern entrance of the Suez Canal, SCAT marks a strategic development in enhancing Egypt’s role in regional vehicle trade and supply chains.
Design and features
The terminal was developed through a joint venture between Africa Global Logistics (AGL), maritime transport giant Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK), and Toyota Tsusho Corporation, a trading arm of the Toyota Group. The facility is designed to handle imports, exports, and transhipment of finished vehicles, serving markets across North Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean.
At launch, SCAT can simultaneously berth two large car carriers and store up to 2,550 vehicles on its 21.2-hectare site. With plans to expand capacity to 10,000 vehicles and process up to 50,000 units annually, the terminal is positioned as a key hub for automotive logistics in the region. It will be operated by the consortium for the next 30 years.
AGL’s CEO for Ports & Terminals, Olivier De Noray, described the project as a pivotal move to support local economic development and meet growing regional automotive demand. SCAT is expected to ease port congestion, streamline vehicle logistics, and create new opportunities for OEMs, shipping lines, and distributors. With this terminal, Egypt reinforces its role as a logistics bridge between Africa, Europe, and Asia while supporting sustainable infrastructure and trade growth in the automotive sector.